Technical Assistant - Munich, Deutschland - Ascend Gene & Cell Therapies

Ascend Gene & Cell Therapies

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Munich, Deutschland

vor 3 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

About Ascend:

Ascend is a new model for gene & cell therapy design, development, and manufacturing. We partner with ambitious biotechnology teams to embed scalable manufacturing in their operations from the beginning. We support manufacturing and process development projects from design through to clinical and commercial scale.

To strengthen our analytical development department, we are looking for a full-time position at our Munich site at the earliest possible date.

Why we're different:

We're building a place for people inspired by the possibilities of biological engineering for gene & cell therapy technologies. We want to lift up a new generation of experts and breakthrough start-ups.

That's why the Ascend model includes the opportunity of cross-functional training to enhance professional development and continually seed fresh ideas.

Requirements:

Main Responsibilities:

Collaboration in the development and qualification of cellbased assays to determine the biological activity and safety of viral vectors
Execution of all cell culture measures to maintain routine cell culture as well as to perform various assay formats
Collaboration in the development and qualification of various assay read outs (ELISA, enzymatic activity assays, TCID50) including statistical analysis
Creation of SOPlike work instructions and development reports
Working with organisms of risk groups 1 and
Tasks for general laboratory organization and maintenance of laboratory operations

What you'll bring:

CTA, BTA, MTA or a comparable qualification with at least 3 years work experience Experience in cell biological techniques (cultivation of adherent and suspension cells under aseptic conditions, plasmid transfection and viral transduction / infection, cell culture assays in microtiter plate format)

Experience in molecular and protein biochemical methods:
qPCR, ddPCR, ELISA, activity assays (kinetic and endpoint) Well-structured, precise working skills and very high demands on the quality of work Open communication and strong team spirit Motivated, curious and enjoying challenging activities Computer skills (especially Excel), interest in statistics and good knowledge of English and German

Benefits
Additional skills Previous knowledge in the field of virology, especially with AAV and with work under biological safety level

What we look for:

Motivational team member:
understands that teamwork comes first, sees the bigger picture and the value of succeeding for all

Accountable leader:
is first to stand up for team and product, and take responsibility to drive results

Flexible problem-solver: is solution-orientated and approaches challenges with creativity and curiosity

Focused executor:
is passionate about quality work, delivers on time, is proactive and driven to succeed

Straightforward communicator:
is open, honest, admits mistakes, listens, and develops with others

Does this sound like the sort of team you'd like to be a part of? Interested in growing in an interdisciplinary creative space and pursuing your passion projects? Please get in touch